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Arrest Made in Case of Teen's Body Discovered in North Texas Lake
A 19-year-old has been arrested related to a teen's body found in a lake in North Texas.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 13, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Police Car Hit by Driver Alleged to Be Under Influence
The Fort Worth Police Department reports that a minor was involved in a collision with a police vehicle while allegedly driving under the influence.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 13, 20261 min read
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Arlington Man Charged in $3.2 Million Religious Fraud Scheme
Federal authorities have charged an Arlington resident with orchestrating a $3.2 million fraud scheme that purportedly raised funds for religious initiatives.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 12, 20261 min read
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Justice Department probes Fort Worth police over Pride festival preacher encounters
Federal officials are reviewing incidents where Fort Worth officers threatened citations to Christian preachers at a Pride event, prompting the department to promise First Amendment training.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 12, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth man, 71, dies after vehicle falls on him
Christopher Jones was killed Wednesday when a car collapsed onto him at his northeast Fort Worth residence, officials confirmed.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 10, 20261 min read
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Three-Alarm Fire Prompts Evacuation at Fort Worth H-E-B
A fire at an H-E-B in far north Fort Worth prompted an evacuation Wednesday night, but officials reported no injuries.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 10, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Man Sentenced to 40 Years After Meth Discovery
Evaristo Hidrogo received a 40-year federal prison term following a November 2025 high-speed chase that revealed hundreds of kilograms of narcotics.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 9, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth Police Issue Refresher Training After Pride Festival Speech Dispute
The Fort Worth Police Department has announced refresher training for officers following a viral video of an encounter at Trinity Pride Fest involving a citation for alleged offensive speech.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 9, 20262 min read
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New Jersey Man Sentenced in Tampa Mail Robbery
Tajmir Wyles received three years in federal prison for robbing a postal carrier in Tampa and possessing stolen property.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 9, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Hotel Employee Restrained During Safe Theft
Police in Fort Worth are investigating a robbery where multiple suspects restrained an employee and stole a safe from a hotel early Wednesday morning.
Jules PenningtonJuly 9, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Police Acknowledge Errors After Officer Threatens Preacher at Pride Event
The Fort Worth Police Department has admitted an officer made inaccurate statements during a June 27 encounter at Trinity Pride Fest and will provide First Amendment refresher training.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 9, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth Police Investigate Hotel Robbery Involving Stolen Safe
Police are investigating a robbery at a Fort Worth hotel where suspects restrained an employee and stole a safe.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 8, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Gunshot Detection Systems: Locations and Operations
Fort Worth police utilize Flock Safety and Acoem microphone networks to identify gunfire, with sensors deployed in five specific zones covering approximately five square miles.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 8, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth files lawsuit against motel linked to numerous police incidents
Fort Worth has initiated legal action against a motel associated with many police calls.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 8, 20261 min read
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Teen Sustains Non-Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound in Fort Worth
Police in Fort Worth are investigating an accidental shooting that left a juvenile with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday night.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 8, 20261 min read
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Juvenile hospitalized after accidental shooting in Fort Worth
Police in Fort Worth are investigating an accidental shooting Tuesday night that left a juvenile with non-life-threatening injuries.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 8, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Files Nuisance Suit Against Central Motel
The City of Fort Worth has initiated legal action against the Central Motel at 5800 E. Lancaster Ave., alleging persistent criminal activity and seeking a permanent injunction.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 8, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth Sues to Shut Down East Lancaster Motel Over Crime
The city has filed a lawsuit declaring the Central Motel a common nuisance and seeking a permanent injunction to curb persistent criminal activity.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 7, 20262 min read
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Man Seriously Injured in South Fort Worth Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting at a mobile home park on Rita Kay Lane that left one man with serious injuries.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 7, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Police Seize Illegal Fireworks After Social Media Tip
Fort Worth officers dismantled an unauthorized fireworks stash on East Barry and Donalee streets following a report of online advertisements.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 5, 20261 min read
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Two Men Shot in Argument at Fort Worth Fourth of July Gathering
Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal shooting between two men who argued over a woman at a residential gathering on Wilbarger Street.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 5, 20261 min read